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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.30, 36,416.87 and 21,990.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.30, 36,416.87 and 21,990.68 is: 32,921.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.30 : 36,416.87 = 21,990.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.30/36,416.87 = 21,990.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.30x = 36,416.87 × 21,990.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.30x = 800,831,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,831,624.82/24,325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,921.76

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